What is the cheapest way to get from Swanage to Cambridge?

The cheapest way to get from Swanage to Cambridge is to bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR) which costs £20 - £35 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Swanage to Cambridge?

The fastest way to get from Swanage to Cambridge is to drive which takes 3h 11m and costs £40 - £65.

Is there a direct bus between Swanage and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct bus from Swanage station to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Bus Station and arriving at Parkside via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 31m.

Is there a direct train between Swanage and Cambridge?

No, there is no direct train from Swanage to Cambridge. However, there are services departing from Wareham and arriving at Cambridge via Waterloo station and King's Cross. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.

How far is it from Swanage to Cambridge?

The distance between Swanage and Cambridge is 191 miles. The road distance is 176.1 miles.

How do I travel from Swanage to Cambridge without a car?

The best way to get from Swanage to Cambridge without a car is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £180.

How long does it take to get from Swanage to Cambridge?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Swanage to Cambridge, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Cambridge bus from?

Swanage to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, depart from Bournemouth Station.

Where do I catch the Swanage to Cambridge train from?

Swanage to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, depart from Wareham station.

Train or bus from Swanage to Cambridge?

The best way to get from Swanage to Cambridge is to train which takes 5h 2m and costs £70 - £180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs £35 - £90 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Swanage to Cambridge bus arrive?

Swanage to Cambridge bus services, operated by National Express, arrive at Heathrow Central Bus Station.

Where does the Swanage to Cambridge train arrive?

Swanage to Cambridge train services, operated by South Western Railway, arrive at London Waterloo station.

Can I drive from Swanage to Cambridge?

Yes, the driving distance between Swanage to Cambridge is 176 miles. It takes approximately 3h 11m to drive from Swanage to Cambridge.

Where can I stay near Cambridge?

There are 889+ hotels available in Cambridge.

Swanage to Cambridge - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and line 50 bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Swanage to Cambridge by train, bus, or car

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Wareham to London Waterlootrain Weymouth - London Waterloo / ...
2. Take the train from King's Cross to Cambridgetrain London Kings Cross - Kings Lynn / ...
5h 2m
£74–178
Bus via London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth to London Heathrow Airportbus Uk061
2. Take the bus from London Heathrow Airport to Cambridge Parkside - Stop 18bus Uk950
8h 6m
£20–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bournemouth Station to Heathrow Central Bus Stationbus 035
2. Take the bus from Heathrow Central Bus Station to Parksidebus 727 / ...
7h 31m
£37–88
Drive 175.1 mi
1. Drive from Swanage to Cambridgecar 175.1 mi
3h 11m
£43–63
Line 50 bus, train
1. Take the bus from Bus Station to Bournemouth Stationbus 50
2. Take the train from Bournemouth to London Waterlootrain
3. Take the train from London Bridge to Cambridgetrain
5h 12m
£74–161

Swanage to Cambridge by bus, train, subway, and foot

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5h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 190.2 mi
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Swanage, England and Cambridge, England?

You can take a bus from Bus Station to Cambridge via Wareham Station, Wareham, London Waterloo Station, Waterloo station, Euston station, and King's Cross in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Station to Parkside via Bournemouth Station and Heathrow Central Bus Station in around 7h 31m.

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